V3 Foramen Ovale — FRCA Primary MCQ

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ModerateAnatomyV3 Foramen OvaleFRCA Primary

The mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve exits the skull through:

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Correct answer: D — Foramen ovale

V1 (ophthalmic): superior orbital fissure. V2 (maxillary): foramen rotundum. V3 (mandibular): foramen ovale. The middle meningeal artery passes through the foramen spinosum. Knowledge of these is essential for trigeminal nerve blocks.

Reference: RCoA 2021 Primary FRCA Curriculum